Apple has unveiled its year-end charts showcasing the most popular apps and games on the App Store across more than 35 countries and regions. In line with this announcement, the iPhone manufacturer has disclosed the most downloaded apps and games of 2023 in India. Leading the pack, WhatsApp has been identified as the top free iPhone app, while the DSLR Camera app, known for offering professional-grade photography controls, has claimed the title of the top paid iPhone app of the year. Earlier this month, Apple also celebrated its 2023 App Store Award winners.
The 2023 year-end charts, accessible via the Today tab on the App Store, highlight the top free and paid apps and games of the year, along with the leading titles in Apple Arcade. Following WhatsApp, the other most downloaded free iPhone apps included Instagram and YouTube. Interestingly, JioCinema secured the fourth position, surpassing competitors such as Google, Snapchat, and Google Pay.
In the realm of productivity apps, pdf Scanner, Slow Shutter Cam, and Forest: Focus for Productivity emerged as the most downloaded paid applications on iPhone. On the gaming front, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) ranked as the most downloaded free game on iPhone, while Hitman Sniper took the lead as the top paid game. Ludo King and Subway Surfers rounded out the top three for free iPhone games, whereas Minecraft and Real Flight Simulator were the top paid games.
For iPad users, JioCinema was the most downloaded free app in 2023. The illustration app Procreate was recognized as the top paid app on the Apple tablet. BGMI also dominated as the most downloaded free game on iPad, with Minecraft being the leading paid game. In the Apple Arcade category, NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition, Asphalt 8: Airborne+, and Angry Birds Reloaded topped the list of most downloaded games for the year.
Earlier this month, AllTrails, an app designed for hiking and biking enthusiasts, was awarded the title of best app on iPhone for 2023. The App Store Awards also highlighted standout applications such as the digital makeup sketch pad Prêt-à-Makeup and the photo editing software Photomator across Apple devices. Additionally, miHoYo’s latest RPG title, Honkai: Star Rail, was named the iPhone Game of the Year, while the souls-like action RPG Lies of P was recognized as the best game for Mac users.
